Sixty-one Physicians on Nicklaus Children's Hospital Medical Staff Make Prestigious 2015-2016 Best Doctors in America® List

November 24, 2015 – Only five percent of doctors in America earn this prestigious honor, decided by impartial peer review. 
 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital hosts "Evolution or Revolution? Disruptive Thinking and Innovation in Pediatric Heart Disease" Medical Conference

November 16, 2015 –

The Heart Program at Nicklaus Children's will host a Medical Conference on technology and innovation in the treatment of pediatric heart disease.

Great Place to Work® and Fortune Name Miami Children’s Health System Among ‘50 Best Workplaces for Diversity’

November 09, 2015 – Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized Miami Children’s Health System as one of the 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity. 

Big Apple Circus Clown Care® Celebrates 15 Years of Bringing Smiles to Hospitalized Children at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

November 04, 2015 – To commemorate the occasion, patients and their families were treated to a carnival-themed “Quinceañera,” a Spanish coming-of-age celebration held on a child’s 15^th birthday, in the hospital’s playroom, complete with food, games, prizes, and fun for all.

Miami Children's Health System Announces Opening of New Ambulatory Surgery Center

October 29, 2015 – The Miami Children's Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center is the first outpatient surgery center devoted to pediatric surgical services in the region. It features five operating rooms and one procedure room for children from birth to 21 years of age to support a range of minor pediatric surgical services including dentistry, gastroenterology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology and more.

Nicklaus Children's Acquires Latest Robotic Surgery Equipment

October 22, 2015 –

State-of-the-Art da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including general pediatric, abdominal, colorectal, kidney, single-incision, thoracic and urologic surgery. Nicklaus Children's is the first pediatric hospital in Florida to acquire the da Vinci® Xi™ Surgical System.

Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Receives Top Magnet Prize®

October 08, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is recognized for the Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program. The American Nurses Credentialing Center announces Nicklaus Children's Hospital as the winner of the ANCC 2015 Magnet Prize® sponsored by Cerner.

Intermedia Touch Brings Smiles to Children at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

October 05, 2015 – Intermedia Touch and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital collaborated to design and implement a fun, interactive digital aquarium, cleverly named Shell-fie, to entertain children of all ages.

Crowley Maritime Group Launches First Telemedicine Health Station in Northeast Florida for Employees

September 23, 2015 – Crowley Maritime Corp., in partnership with UnitedHealthcare and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, unveiled a new  walk-in telemedicine station to provide employees with convenient access to healthcare.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Miami Children’s Health System Partner to Develop a Comprehensive Fetal Program

September 09, 2015 – Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Miami Children’s Health System announce their intent to explore the development of a comprehensive high-risk fetal and newborn medicine program to care for healthy mothers who are expecting a baby with complex medical issues. 

Miami Children’s Health System Joins Partnership to Support Healthcare Research

September 03, 2015 – The statewide partnership, called the OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium, is one of the 13 research collaboratives throughout the U.S. to have joined the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, in an effort to  link researchers, patient communities, clinicians and health systems in research data partnerships.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Acquires Germ-Zapping Robot to Enhance Patient Safety

August 10, 2015 – First children’s hospital in South Florida to acquire this proven technology.

Miami Children’s Health System and VitalMD Partner to Create Women’s and Children’s Network

August 03, 2015 – Miami Children’s Health System and VitalMD Partner to Create Florida’s first and only women’s and children’s Clinically Integrated Network, Conecta™ Health Network.

Leonard G. Feld, MD, PhD, MMM Appointed President of Pediatric Specialists of America, Part of Miami Children’s Health System

August 03, 2015 – Leonard G. Feld, MD, PhD, MMM Appointed President of Pediatric Specialists of America, Part of Miami Children’s Health System 

Pediatric Cardiac Leader Passes Away

July 31, 2015 – It is with deep regret that Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announces the passing of esteemed colleague and exceptional pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Richard M. Zakheim

Telemedicine Services Now Available to the School District of Palm Beach County Employees

July 22, 2015 – Employees of The School District of Palm Beach County now have access to convenient, cost-effective telemedicine services with the HealthSpot® station, a health care kiosk at the Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, the district’s main administration offices.

The Diabetes Center at Nicklaus Children's becomes a Medicare Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education program

July 20, 2015 – The Diabetes Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital becomes a Medicare Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education program through AADE-Accreditation

Miami Children’s Health System Named One of "Healthiest Companies in America"

July 07, 2015 – Miami Children’s Health System was one of 158 honorees from across the United States that is recognized for embracing the mission of implementing life-changing preventive healthcare in the workplace. 

Dr. Gil Wernovsky Receives Prestigious Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award

July 06, 2015 – Dr. Gil Wernovsky Receives Prestigious Newburger-Bellinger Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Award

IDG's Computerworld Names Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to 2015 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT

July 02, 2015 – IDG's Computerworld Names Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to 2015 List of 100 Best Places to Work in IT